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A Dream come true.
Alright... we opened today and wow. this show is everything i ever thought it would be.
i have been listening to bare since highschool... and have wanted to play peter for... EVER.
i just want to say that everyone in this show is so amazing. each and every actor in this show suprises me daily with their amazing talent. i have never felt so alive.
the audience really added so much to this show. i am learning to act in front of all of you and i thank you so much.
i just want to say thank you... to everyone involved in this kick ass show... because... you are all... amazing people. thank you SO much.
pete.
Oh, Diane...
I'm becoming more and more like Diane every day.
Like.. remember yesterday in the dressing room... ? hehe Yeah, that was fun.
Dot Dot Dot...
Have a great show, you guys!!
Hey everyone!! My name is Anne Marie Carroll and I am playing the part of the sweet and oh-so-misunderstood Ivy. (wink, wink) I am enjoying the process so far, and have been most amazed at all of the talent in this young cast. Seriously, if you haven't heard the music for this show yet, #1. there is some really beautiful stuff, and #2. it's not all easy to sing...and everyone has come in full force...bringin' it, if you will. It's really great, I think it challenges us all to be at our best. So, thank you fellow cast members, lets keep it up, and even turn things up another notch as we start our last week of rehearsals into tech!
Wow.
What is up, folks?! So... I posted once before, stating that this show is uh-may-zing, because, uh, it is. Oh, right. So this is the part where I actually introduce myself, eh? Since I was so ignorant in NOT doing that before.......or wait... did I?
Well...I don't remember.
Hi. I'm Mandy.
Now to take this blog to a more...serious level. It's on my mind.
Since last Thursday evening, and into Friday morning, life has been a living hell. I bring this on myself. As much as I don't want to say that, well...I should have been more mature in knowing myself, staying true to myself, and making the right choices. Now, I won't get too into detail, but no worries, I'm simply saying that an on-going situation arose in my life where I was a complete coward--and I now feel the consequences.
I have to say: BARE could not have come along at a better point in my life.
This show is a must-see for all 'young kids' today. It's an eye-opener, and I see why this mountainous word must be spoken. When listening to 'Cross' (track 11, disc 2 ladies and gents!), there is a moment where Father states "You're just a child and things can change, I promise. You're young. You have time on your side. Focus on your graduation. Keep your mind on other matters."....when Jason is dealing with the milestone of actually knowing, finding, and accepting who he is.
I am glad that I had the opportunity to go to college. I learned so much.
However, I am not sure that I ever accepted that I might actually be something that isn't what I was told I should be. My decisions were made for me in high school. I did want that. Yes. But now...crap. I have to decide what I'm doing with my life? By myself? CRAP!
Come on now. I know plenty of you recent college-grads feel me on this one. Oh, I know it.
What is with mass-teaching strategies? Isn't everyone's learning pattern different? And instead of "DON'T TOUCH THE WET PAINT", shouldn't it just be "WET PAINT"? Let each kid find his own truth?
THIS is the reason I am ecstatic that I did go to college--a conservatory where I was able to explore my own ways of learning without question.
For the first time in my life, I feel like a person. Just a person. Yes, there is going up from there--because I certainly don't think that is 'enough'. But I do think it's a wonderful starting point.
Do you know how wonderful it is to live? To truly live? The only way to go up from just living, and being happy doing it, is truth. Aiming to live what you really are, and let that make its little ripple.
Right?
This show, at this moment of my life, translates that even 'just' being a person doesn't mean you don't have purpose. Life isn't just about production. (Hey, I'm not supporting slacking-off here. Don't push it!)
Maybe artists contribute to the world by living for the people who forget to do it.
So: when life happens--when the you hear a murmur of the truth--listen. And don't be afraid of it.
But I'm only 22. I've got a lot more to learn. I could be completely wrong in everything that I've just ... typed.
I guess we'll find out.
-Mandy Sue!
Happy birthday kayla you are the special birthday bitch!
hey guys this is Kayla. I play Kyra in the show. (pronounce it how you want lol). My birthday is Actually THIS WEEK!!!!! yeah sweet sixteen! I just love this show. it is so much like high school now. And it shows more of the darker side of situations that are going on in schools.
Why Hello There!
Hey guys! My name is Tim and i am playing the very narcoleptic Peter Simonds. This show is going to be SO kick ass, everyone involved is absolutely PHENOMENAL! This is the first show i have ever been in where i could feel the talent pouring out of people's souls and creating this wonderful piece.
This is also my first show with professional actors. and wow. i am in awe of you guys every rehearsal. you are teaching me SO much!
Rehearsal is a blast and the show is going to rock all of your socks off so COME SEE IT!
What a LOVELY day off!
Hey everyone.. I hope you all are having a great Easter and a fantastic day off! Our rehearsal yesterday went very well and I am definitely looking forward to putting on this amazing show. We have such a talented cast and it's been great working with you guys.
I was hoping I could get away with NOT posting on here.. but I figured it wouldn't kill me to introduce myself. My name is Abby and I'm playing the FABULOUS Diane =] Ya know you love her!
I can't wait to see everyone at rehearsal on Tuesday. Take it easy!
Thursday
Rehearsals are going very well. The excitment is high amoungst the cast.
What would be great, is if each our our cast and creative team on the Blog introduced themselves a little... as a suggestion.
Then we can decide if we will unvail our featured actor playing Claire. Hmm...
Well, off to rehearsal with Ivy (Anne Marie Carroll) and Jason (Cody Williams).
Should be fun...
Bruffy
Last night was so much fun. I'm so glad we have the whole cast together now! And the read through had me in tears. haha it was so good! Can't wait til tonight. See you guys then!
Souls are singing.....?
Wedding Bells is the best song ever!
Hooray!
I am so excited about BARE! I've told just about everyone I know that it is such an amazing show, and it definitely echoes something that needs to be heard!
excitedness excitedness excitedness!
People of the world, hello!
Whew!
People of the world! We just finished a week of dancing the hell out of some numbers choreographed by the fierce-ness that is Richard Amelius (Get ready for Wedding Bells ya'll, it's the jumpoff!). We just inserted our Jason (the golden boy) today, played by Cody Williams, who came in and rocked it all the way. I don't blog, so I'm not sure how this is supposed to work, but, my name is Todd (as displayed by my wickedly clever handle name) and I'm playing the character of Matt, who is the over-acheiving, I'd like to say "awesome" person who is always overshadowed by the 'mo that is Jason. Rehearsals are going well, we have an awesome cast, who will ALL* be present at our Tuesday rehearsal with the fabulous Know Resident actors and then there's the rest (kidding!) who are all fierce to say the least....I say all this to say, we are gonna rock your world, so get to the Know and get ready for amah-zing ness!
Sincerely,
Ferosha Cotura AKA Relaxed Jazz Hands AKA Todd
PS* Another Hundred People...Youtube it, live it, love it, favorite it (and get ready for the insane applause/ovation!).
Rehearsals Begin
Its Saturday March 15th, the ides of March.
We are about a week deep into rehearsals, having spent a few days on music before Michael's trip to New York. Richard our choreographer took over, working his magic on the construction laiden set. I feel inspired sorrounded by an amazing cast and creative team.
Today we added our Sister Chantelle (piper davis) to the mix. Putting legs on the fantastic numbers: 911 Emergency, and Wedding Bells. Tomorrow we are set to insert our wayward friend Cody, who will be playing Jason in this bright young cast.
I hope that in the coming week, we will be able to put up some behind the scenes footage and interviews for everyone's enjoyment. As we set to have our first full company read/sing thru on Tuesday of the upcoming week.
Bare is coming to Cincinnati, everyone get ready. It's going to be a fantastic ride.
Bruffy
ps - tickets are already going fast!